Friday, November 7, 2008
Chishtian sahrif
Chishtian (Urdu: چشتیاں) "The City of Love" is located in Bahawalnagar district of Punjab Province of Pakistan. Its location on the globe is 29.48 North and 072.50 East. Chishtian is situated at 150 meters above the sea level. It was a sub-division of Bahawalpur Division, which was part of Bahawalpur State. Chishtian is connected with the world by metalled roads, rail road, telephone ( PTCL Code: 063 ), all the mobile services available in Pakistan and last but not least through Pakistan Post ( Postal Code: 62350 ).
Languages spoken in the city include Punjabi and Saraiki. There are several mills and factories located in Chishtian. Satluj River passes besides the city. The city was founded by Sufi saint Taj Sarwar Chishti who was grandson of Sufi Saint Fariduddin Ganjshakar of Pakpattan. Hazrat taj Sarwar made this place his adobe about 7 centuries ago and spread Islam to the Hindu population of area. Later on, he embraced martyrdom and was buried there. The town is called Chishtian because of Chishti word in his name. Tomb of Hazart Baba Taj uddin Sarwar Shaheed, Old Chistian
He was one of the earliest Muslim saints in the Subcontinent. Later about 250 years ago the great saint of Chishtia silsla (one of the spiritual chains of Sufism Khawaja Noor Muhammad Maharvi, born in neighbouring place called Mahar Sharif emerged as great Sufi from the same land. Both saints' tombs are in the old city.Poorani ( Old ) Chishtian is called so as in the first quarter of 20th century a new planned Chishtian was built just two kilometer South-East of Poorani Chishtian. Many followers come every year on their tombs and create a spiritual scene.Tomb of Hazart Khawaja Noor Muhammad Maharvi, Old Chistian
Chishtian is surrounded by boundaries few biggest Industrial and Agricultural cities e.g. Vehari, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Hasilpur, Bahawalpur, Fortabas, Haroonabad, Minchanabad etc. Socio Life Style of Chishtian Mandi
The Grain Market of Chishtian is a business hub of the area. Chishtian is surrounded by small industries and huge agricultural farms. A sugar mill also operates in vicinity of the city. The city is also popular because of his cotton crop. A paper mill, many cotton factories and ice factories and a few flour mills are working in Tehsil Chishtian.
The oldest, powerful fuedal families of Chishtian are Chishtis, Sahibzadas, Bhaderas and Lakhwaras along with other Johiya Malkeras & Matyana families. These casts are original natives of Chishtian and are called Riyastis or Saraikis.
The settlement scheme, which was planned and implemented by Nawab of Bahawalpur in the first quarter of 20th century had given an opportunity to Punjabis to come and settle here. So Arian, Jutt, Rana & Sayyed families are in significant number in the City of Chishtian and in the villages settled along the canals of Tehsil ChishtianGeographical Location Of Chishtian
Chishtian is a very important city & Tehsil of District Bahawalnagar (Punjab, Pakistan ) .On the map you can find it at Latitude = 30.16°N and Longitude = 72.67°E .It is 35 Km east of District Capital Vehari on main Multan-Delhi Road.Map Of Chishtian
Bahawalnagar District of Chishtian.
Bahawalnagar is a district of Pakistan, and known as Shehr-e-Wafa as well. District Bahawalnagar is spread over an area of 8878 square kilometres comprising of five tehsils:-
Bahawalnagar
Minchanabad
Chishtian
Haroonabad
Fortabbas
The boundaries of Bahawalnagar District in the East and South touches the Indian territory while Bahawalpur district lies on its West and river Sutlej flows on its Northern side across which are situated Okara, Pakpattan and Vehari districts. The population of Bahawalnagar is 2 million. It is not a prosperous city. Most of its people live in villages and engage in cultivation, which is the main source of income. The people living in the city carry on small businesses.City Production Of Chishtian
Main Crops
Wheat and cotton are the main crops grown in the Chishtian. Besides, Sugarcane, Makai, are also grown in minor quantities in the Chishtian.
Main Fruits
Guavas and Citrus are main fruits grown in the Chishtian. Besides, Mango, Banana, Peaches, Jaman and pomegranate are also grown in minor quantities in the Chishtian. Main Vegetables
Potatoes, Onion, Cauliflower and Peas are the main vegetables grown in the district. Besides Carrot, Chilies, Tomatoes, Garlic and Ladyfinger also grown in the Chishtian.Education Of Chishtian
Govt. Girls High School Chishtian Govt. Boys High School Chishtian Govt. Post Graduate College for Boys Govt. Post Graduate College for Girls Divisional Public School Chishtian Chishtian Science School Chishtian Chishtian Science College Chishtian
Languages spoken in the city include Punjabi and Saraiki. There are several mills and factories located in Chishtian. Satluj River passes besides the city. The city was founded by Sufi saint Taj Sarwar Chishti who was grandson of Sufi Saint Fariduddin Ganjshakar of Pakpattan. Hazrat taj Sarwar made this place his adobe about 7 centuries ago and spread Islam to the Hindu population of area. Later on, he embraced martyrdom and was buried there. The town is called Chishtian because of Chishti word in his name. Tomb of Hazart Baba Taj uddin Sarwar Shaheed, Old Chistian
He was one of the earliest Muslim saints in the Subcontinent. Later about 250 years ago the great saint of Chishtia silsla (one of the spiritual chains of Sufism Khawaja Noor Muhammad Maharvi, born in neighbouring place called Mahar Sharif emerged as great Sufi from the same land. Both saints' tombs are in the old city.Poorani ( Old ) Chishtian is called so as in the first quarter of 20th century a new planned Chishtian was built just two kilometer South-East of Poorani Chishtian. Many followers come every year on their tombs and create a spiritual scene.Tomb of Hazart Khawaja Noor Muhammad Maharvi, Old Chistian
Chishtian is surrounded by boundaries few biggest Industrial and Agricultural cities e.g. Vehari, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Hasilpur, Bahawalpur, Fortabas, Haroonabad, Minchanabad etc. Socio Life Style of Chishtian Mandi
The Grain Market of Chishtian is a business hub of the area. Chishtian is surrounded by small industries and huge agricultural farms. A sugar mill also operates in vicinity of the city. The city is also popular because of his cotton crop. A paper mill, many cotton factories and ice factories and a few flour mills are working in Tehsil Chishtian.
The oldest, powerful fuedal families of Chishtian are Chishtis, Sahibzadas, Bhaderas and Lakhwaras along with other Johiya Malkeras & Matyana families. These casts are original natives of Chishtian and are called Riyastis or Saraikis.
The settlement scheme, which was planned and implemented by Nawab of Bahawalpur in the first quarter of 20th century had given an opportunity to Punjabis to come and settle here. So Arian, Jutt, Rana & Sayyed families are in significant number in the City of Chishtian and in the villages settled along the canals of Tehsil ChishtianGeographical Location Of Chishtian
Chishtian is a very important city & Tehsil of District Bahawalnagar (Punjab, Pakistan ) .On the map you can find it at Latitude = 30.16°N and Longitude = 72.67°E .It is 35 Km east of District Capital Vehari on main Multan-Delhi Road.Map Of Chishtian
Bahawalnagar District of Chishtian.
Bahawalnagar is a district of Pakistan, and known as Shehr-e-Wafa as well. District Bahawalnagar is spread over an area of 8878 square kilometres comprising of five tehsils:-
Bahawalnagar
Minchanabad
Chishtian
Haroonabad
Fortabbas
The boundaries of Bahawalnagar District in the East and South touches the Indian territory while Bahawalpur district lies on its West and river Sutlej flows on its Northern side across which are situated Okara, Pakpattan and Vehari districts. The population of Bahawalnagar is 2 million. It is not a prosperous city. Most of its people live in villages and engage in cultivation, which is the main source of income. The people living in the city carry on small businesses.City Production Of Chishtian
Main Crops
Wheat and cotton are the main crops grown in the Chishtian. Besides, Sugarcane, Makai, are also grown in minor quantities in the Chishtian.
Main Fruits
Guavas and Citrus are main fruits grown in the Chishtian. Besides, Mango, Banana, Peaches, Jaman and pomegranate are also grown in minor quantities in the Chishtian. Main Vegetables
Potatoes, Onion, Cauliflower and Peas are the main vegetables grown in the district. Besides Carrot, Chilies, Tomatoes, Garlic and Ladyfinger also grown in the Chishtian.Education Of Chishtian
Govt. Girls High School Chishtian Govt. Boys High School Chishtian Govt. Post Graduate College for Boys Govt. Post Graduate College for Girls Divisional Public School Chishtian Chishtian Science School Chishtian Chishtian Science College Chishtian
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